How to make a poster Getting started… Importing graphs and pics A few tips

Getting started… POSTER SESSION square format size 42’ x 42’ Use Powerpoint

Structure Abstract Introduction (end with ‘Thesis Statement’) Methods Results and Discussion Conclusions Key References (< 5)

Key Rules Minimize Text Maximize Graphs + Charts + Images Only use tables if absolutely required No background image/color Leave 1 inch of empty space all around FILE SIZE (< 5MB)

How to start download template template has http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/~martins/sen_sem/FLastname_poster.ppt template has preset custom ‘Page Setup’ (42’ x 42’) recommended preset fonts e.g., 54pt for title 24pt for text (=minimum font size) Add date in corner Save template as LastnameF_poster.ppt

Tips 1 - Text “Most people won’t read through all off your poster” Most important: Title Abstract Concise Introduction (Motivation) Graphs (with meaningful captions) Text: re-write text (vs. thesis) structure text by using BULLETS etc.

Tips 2 – Graphs & Images FILE SIZE ideally < 5MB Images should be 200dpi Use of Excel Graphs Use ‘Paste Special’ to Copy Excel Graphs as Picture (Enhanced Metafile) Use of Graphs/Images e.g., cut/paste from pdf: Image Size/Resolution depends on size on screen FILE SIZE ideally < 5MB

Poster Printing sign up for Printing Session (20min) bring PPTX file and PDF file print from pdf on MAC be ready to print when you come in! put draft/final ppt file on courseworks website ppt file < 5MB

Poster Session For the Poster Session Print your poster on ‘letter’ format for use as “hand-outs” (optional) (use ‘scale to fit’ option) Be prepared to give quick “tour through your poster” focusing on the most relevant points of your project